Markets & Investing
Investment volumes in 2026 set to surpass 2025 levels
Investment volumes in 2026 set to surpass 2025 levels
As 2025 YTD investments hit $28b, already beating last year’s $25b.
Infinity Development Holdings raises $13.7m in SGX listing
Its post-placement market capitalisation is $123.5m.
MAS taps Manulife for $5b equity dev’t programme
The programme aims to boost investors and liquidity in the city-state’s market.
Sanli raises $10m with 38-million share placement
The net proceeds will support execution of project pipelines.
UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme
The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.
MetaOptics raises $4.85m to expand metalens production capacity
The placement supports its capital base and working-capital needs.
LHN earnings fall 58% after $17.9m fair-value loss reversal
Its adjusted pre-tax profit rose 33% to $45.7m.
Marco Polo Marine’s net profit rises 170% in FY2025
Extraordinary reversals drove earnings as adjusted profit edged lower.
Frasers announces redemption of $300m perpetual securities
This is under the firm’s $5b multicurrency debt issuance programme.
Straco posts $10.7m net profit in Q3
Profit attributable to shareholders fell 8% YoY.
MM2 Asia receives $190,000 demand after lease termination
The company seeks legal advice following notice from HPE.
Lendlease REIT completes PLQ Mall deal, deploys $234.5m placement funds
About $45.5m was also earmarked for fees and debt reduction.
IHH Healthcare’s profit rises 15% to $193.66m in Q3
Higher daycare and medical tourism supported the quarterly PATMI growth.
ThaiBev profit attributable to shareholders falls to $1.01b in FY 2025
The company proposed $0.0248 total dividend despite the 6.8% profit drop.
Singtel Optus prices $200m fixed rate notes due 2035
The notes will be converted to Australian dollars for Optus Finance’s medium term notes.
NoonTalk Media secures shareholder backing amidst strategic content realignment
Board continuity and micro‑drama pivot endorsed at FY2025 AGM
Lion Global Investors launches physical gold fund as access expands
The fund aims to track the LBMA Gold Price AM as closely as possible.
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